Motorola Solutions 99FT4046 M1225 Low Power Mobile User Manual M1225 2 eps

Motorola Solutions, Inc. M1225 Low Power Mobile M1225 2 eps

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TX CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4Operator Guidefor the 4-ChannelM1225 Mobile RadioCopyright © 1999 Motorola, Inc. All rights reserved6880906Z68-O
This product is covered by one or more issued U.S. Patents.Other Patent applications pending., MOTOROLA, and RADIUS are registered trademarks of Motorola, Inc.M1225 is a trademark of Motorola, Inc.
English-1Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Safe Mounting of the Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Controls and Visual Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Basic Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Set Volume. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4Select a Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Receive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Transmit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Monitor On-Off / Volume Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Standard Programmable Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Time-Out Timer (T.O.T.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Busy Channel Lockout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Scan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Option Button Programmable Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Repeater/Talkaround . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Local/Distance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Telephone Access/Deaccess . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Advantage™ Board Enable/Disable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Hi/Low Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Horn and Lights On/Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Table of Contents
2-EnglishThis operator guide contains the information needed to identify the controlsand visual indicators, operation, and troubleshooting for the M1225 mobileradio.Information about the radio’s visual and audible indicators is highlightedand illustrated with icons.Information about radio safety, mounting, licensing, and other issues to beconsidered before operating the radio are contained in the M1225 Installa-tion/Licensing Guide (Motorola part number 6880905Z15). The guide shouldbe included in the shipment with your radio. If you need a replacement of theInstallation/Licensing Guide or this Operator Guide, please contact your localMotorola Radius dealer.Read this information before using your mobile radio. For the safe and effi-cient operation of your mobile radio, observe these guidelines.Read this information before using your mobile radio. For the safe andefficient operation of your mobile radio, observe these guidelines.We have organized this manual to help you locate important information. The followingicons signal specific types of information:Information about the radio’s signalling sounds (tones).Information about the radio’s signalling lights (LEDs).Safe Mounting of the RadioCAUTION: The bottom surface of the radio can become hot. Avoid contactduring prolonged use. Do not mount where the bottom surface can come incontact with skin.Introduction
English-3TX CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4TX CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4ControlsA. On/Off/Volume KnobB. Channel Up/Down ButtonC. Scan ButtonD. Monitor ButtonE. Option Buttons (A & B)F. Microphone Push-To-Talk (PTT) ButtonVisual Indicators1. Light-Emitting Diode (LED)2. Transmit / Receive Icon3. Monitor Icon4. Channel LEDs5. Option IconsACBEF1Controls and Visual IndicatorsD2534
4-EnglishTurn the Radio On/OffTurn the on/off/volume knob until it clicks.A short, high-pitched tone sounds, indicator successful start-up. If the radiois not operating properly, a continuous low-pitched alert tone sounds.Set VolumeTurn the On/Off/Volume knob to adjust the volume to a comfortable listen-ing level.Select a ChannelPress or to select the desired channelorpress and hold to scrollthrough the channels.A short, high-pitched tone (“good key press”) sounds each time you press or , or when the radio scrolls to the next channel.A medium-pitched tone sounds upon returning to the first channel.ReceivePress or to select the desired channelor press and hold to scrollthrough the channels.Make sure the PTT is released.Listen for voice activity.The receive icon blinks when the radio is receiving.11112Basic Operating Instructions
English-5TransmitNOTE:In the United States, FCC regulations require you to monitor the channel before youtransmit. Refer to the Programmable Options section of this manual for Monitorinstructions.Press the PTT.The transmit icon lights on the display during transmission. The LED on themicrophone also glows red while you are transmitting.Hold the microphone 2-3 inches (5-8 cm) away from your mouth whilespeaking clearly into it.NOTE:Do not transmit when a person is within 2 feet (0.6 meter) of the antenna unless thatperson is shielded from the antenna by a metal surface such as the roof of the car.Monitor On-Off/Volume SetMonitor/Volume Set allows you to monitor the channel for activity when PL isenabled (same as taking the microphone off hook) or to set the volume.To MonitorNOTE:In the United States, FCC regulations require you to monitor the channel before youtransmit. Although all countries do not have a similar requirement, monitoring thechannel is proper radio etiquette to provide an orderly approach to using shared fre-quencies.Press the Monitor/Volume Set button to disable PL.Lights on the display when Monitor Mode is on.You hear all activity on your current channel. If Busy Channel Lockout isprogrammed, you will only hear activity within your own PL group.Listen for voice activity.Press again to exit Monitor Mode.12123Basic Operating Instructions
6-EnglishMonitor On-Off/Volume Set (Cont’d.)To Set The VolumePress and hold the Monitor/Volume Set button for 1 second.You will hear “static.”Turn the On/Off/Volume knob, adjust the volume to a comfortable listen-ing level.Press again to exit Volume Set Mode.123Basic Operating Instructions
English-7Time-Out Timer (T.O.T.)Limits the amount of time you have to transmit. Preprogrammed from1 to 255 seconds or off.When you reach the time limit, a continuous, low-pitched tone sounds (untilyou release the PTT) and your transmission is cut off.Busy Channel LockoutSeveral groups of radio users may share a channel. Busy channel lockoutmonitors channel activity for you (even activity you cannot hear) preventingyou from transmitting while other groups are using a channel.If the channel is busy when you try to transmit, a series of low-pitched tonessound until you release the PTT.ScanYour radio is equipped with scan, which allows you to search for activity onmultiple channels. When activity is found on a channel, the radio locks onand suspends scanning. Scan will always search for and go directly to a pri-ority channel, even if scan has locked onto another channel.Press to activate the Scan Mode.The channel LEDs light in the order the channels are scanned.When activity is found during scan, the active channels’ LED lights.Press again to deactivate the Scan Mode.NOTE:Taking the microphone off hook during the scan operation temporarily suspendsscanning. For the radio to scan, the microphone must be on hook.12Standard Programmable Features
8-EnglishNuisance Channel DeleteTemporarily deletes an unusually busy channel from the scan list. You candelete channels only while the radio is in channel scan mode and is receivingactivity on the nuisance channel.To delete a channel, press and hold for 1 second while the undesiredchannel is active. A high-pitched tone sounds.To restore deleted channels to the scan list, turn the radio off and onagain or press twice to restore the channel to the scan list.A low-pitched tone sounds when pressing does not result in a deletedchannel.12Standard Programmable Features
English-9Your dealer can program each of the two option buttons (A & B) to per-form one of the following six options.1. Repeater/TalkaroundRepeater/Talkaround Mode gives you the option of using a repeater systemfor extended range or talking to other radio users in direct range of your radiowithout using the repeater. Your radio defaults to Repeater Mode when it isturned on.2. Local/DistanceLocal/Distance gives you the option of protection from interference. WhenLocal Mode is set, you will not hear weak transmissions. When DistanceMode is set you will hear all transmissions including weaker signals. Yourradio defaults to Distance Mode when it is turned on.3. Telephone Access/DeaccessTelephone Access/Deaccess allows you to automatically access a repeaterfor a telephone call.Press your pre-programmed Telephone Access/Deaccess option but-ton (A or B) to automatically send your preprogrammed access code tothe repeater.Press the PTT to initiate your call.Press again to automatically send your preprogrammed deaccesscode and disconnect the call.123Option Button Programmable Features
10-English4. Advantage™ Board Enable/DisableAdvantage Board Enable/Disable allows you to turn the features of anAdvantage Board on and off. Your radio defaults to Advantage Board DisableMode when it is turned on.5. Hi/Low PowerHi/Low Power allows you to toggle between Hi and Low Power Mode. Yourradio defaults to Hi Power when it is turned on.6. Horn and Lights On/OffWhen your radio is equipped with a Quik-Call II™ Advantage Board or otherRapidCall™ boards, Horn and Lights Mode allows you to activate your vehi-cles horn and lights when a call is received. Your radio defaults to Horn andLights Off Mode when it is turned on.Option Button Programmable Features
English-11Symptom Problem SolutionRadio is “dead.” No power to radio. Check vehicle battery and all cable con-nections. If all are o.k., contact yourlocal dealer for service.Low-pitched continuous tonewhen turning the radio on. Internal defect. Press and release the PTT to stop tone.Contact your local dealer for service.Low-pitched short tone whenturning the radio on. Internal defect. Radio may not function properly. Con-tact your local dealer for service.Low-pitched continuous tonewhile transmitting. Time-Out-Timer expired. Retransmit last part of message.Limit transmission time.Low-pitched continuous toneimmediately after pressingthe PTT.Transmission prohibited (i.e.on receive-only channel). Contact your system administrator toidentify channels, or change to a chan-nel with a programmed transmit fre-quency.Low-pitched repetitive shorttones after pressing the PTT. Channel busy. Wait for channel to clear. Try transmit-ting again later.Radio will not talk to otherradios in system. Radios may be pro-grammed for different fre-quencies or groups.Contact your local dealer to verify fre-quencies and groups.Constant static. Interference from electronicdevices (computers, etc.). Ask your local dealer to enable codedsquelch, which screens out this type ofinterference.Limited talk range. Antenna may be placed inor near a steel or concretestructure, heavy foliage, etc.Check antenna position. Relocateantenna to a higher position away frominterfering materials or structures.Troubleshooting

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